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Bruce Cockburn (pronounced “CO-burn”) (born May 27, 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) has had a long and distinguished career, with much success in his native Canada. He has written songs in styles ranging from folk to jazz-influenced rock to rock and roll. Cockburn was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2001. In 2012 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (in Canada the award was to honour “significant contributions and achievements by Canadians”).

Cockburn’s early albums were fairly straight ahead folk music spotlighting his brilliant guitar playing. In fact, there were a good number of instrumental guitar numbers on those early recordings. A Christian element came into his music around the time of the album Salt, Sun And Time, and over time his writing has taken on a stronger and stronger political orientation.

Perhaps the most consistent element of Cockburn’s music has been his willingness to change and evolve over time. In this way, he is similar to fellow Canadians Joni Mitchell and Neil Young.

Sort of George Harrison crossed with John Lennon. He's got heart and brains and guitar skilz. "World Of Wonders" and "Stealing Fire" lps rocked my ears and opened my mind, 15 years before I ever heard of economic hitmen. Inner City Front is great record, too.

Lovers In A Dangerous Time is the greatest song of all time. Period.
Got the third verse tattooed on my arm. It's always a reminder of tough times past, and that things always work out, as long as you "kick at the darkness".